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Chapter 32

Alma 32:21

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And now as I said concerning faith—faith is not to have a perfect knowledge of things; therefore if ye have faith ye hope for things which are not seen, which are true.

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- **God’s Compelling Witness: The Book of Mormon** — Tad R. Callister (October 2017) · Alludes to
  In addition, one might ask: where did Joseph get the powerful insight that because of Christ’s Atonement, He can not only cleanse us but also perfect us?
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2017/10/gods-compelling-witness-the-book-of-mormon?lang=eng&id=p9#p9

- **I Know It. I Live It. I Love It.** — Ann M. Dibb (October 2012) · Alludes to
  Note: For further study, I recommend reading Alma 32 and Elder Dallin H.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2012/10/i-know-it-i-live-it-i-love-it?lang=eng&id=aside1_p1#aside1_p1

- **Testimony** — Cecil O. Samuelson Jr. (April 2011) · Alludes to
  Fifth, as Alma taught, gaining a testimony is usually a progression along the continuum of hoping, believing, and finally knowing the truth of a specific principle, doctrine, or the gospel itself (see Alma 32).
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2011/04/testimony?lang=eng&id=p17#p17

- **“When Thou Art Converted, Strengthen Thy Brethren”** — Robert D. Hales (April 1997) · Alludes to
  They come to our wards and branches feeling as though they are strangers.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1997/04/when-thou-art-converted-strengthen-thy-brethren?lang=eng&id=p19#p19

- **The Lengthened Shadow of the Hand of God** — Gordon B. Hinckley (April 1987) · Alludes to
  At the end of last year, there were more than 15,000 local congregations scattered through 122 colonies, territories, and sovereign nations.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1987/04/the-lengthened-shadow-of-the-hand-of-god?lang=eng&id=p8#p8

- **The Holy Scriptures: Letters from Home** — Ardeth G. Kapp (October 1985) · Alludes to
  Let me tell you about this old set that my mom and dad gave me when I was seventeen.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1985/10/the-holy-scriptures-letters-from-home?lang=eng&id=p30#p30

- **You Shall Receive the Spirit** — Hartman Rector, Jr. (October 1973) · Alludes to
  As we consider that question, the difference is immediately apparent.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1973/10/you-shall-receive-the-spirit?lang=eng&id=p39#p39

- **The Iron Rod** — Harold B. Lee (April 1971) · Alludes to
  One might well ask: How does one get “learning by faith”?
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1971/04/the-iron-rod?lang=eng&id=p60#p60

- **The Truth of All Things** — David F. Evans (October 2017) · Reference
  To know the truth, we need to live the gospel and “experiment” on the word.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2017/10/the-truth-of-all-things?lang=eng&id=p14#p14

- **The Fruits of the First Vision** — Dieter F. Uchtdorf (April 2005) · Alludes to
  As we truly humble ourselves, we will be blessed with this gift to have faith and to hope for things which are not seen but are true (see Alma 32:21).
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2005/04/the-fruits-of-the-first-vision?lang=eng&id=p16#p16

- **Hope through the Atonement of Jesus Christ** — Neal A. Maxwell (October 1998) · Alludes to
  Faith and hope are constantly interactive and are not always easily or precisely distinguished.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1998/10/hope-through-the-atonement-of-jesus-christ?lang=eng&id=p13#p13

- **“Brightness of Hope”** — Neal A. Maxwell (October 1994) · Alludes to
  Faith and hope are constantly interactive and may not always be precisely distinguished or sequenced.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1994/10/brightness-of-hope?lang=eng&id=p16#p16

- **Jesus Christ, the Son of the Living God** — John M. Madsen (April 1993) · Alludes to
  He is Jesus Christ, the long-awaited Messiah, the Savior and Redeemer of the world (see 1 Ne.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1993/04/jesus-christ-the-son-of-the-living-god?lang=eng&id=p21#p21

- **“Answer Me”** — Neal A. Maxwell (October 1988) · Alludes to
  Why does this generation seek a sign?
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1988/10/answer-me?lang=eng&id=p17#p17

- **The Strength of Testimony** — Hartman Rector, Jr. (April 1974) · Alludes to
  It is a common error to feel that testimony means full conversion.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1974/04/the-strength-of-testimony?lang=eng&id=p6#p6

- **Nourish the Roots, and the Branches Will Grow** — Dieter F. Uchtdorf (October 2024) · Reference
  We should not expect to understand everything before we act.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/10/51uchtdorf?lang=eng&id=p_ppIHQ#p_ppIHQ

- **The Faith to Ask and Then to Act** — Henry B. Eyring (October 2021) · Reference
  Your experience can possibly be similar in this conference.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2021/10/38eyring?lang=eng&id=p4#p4

- **Beloved Daughters** — Bonnie H. Cordon (October 2019) · Reference
  As I strive to qualify for exaltation, I cherish the gift of repentance and seek to improve each day.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2019/10/33cordon?lang=eng&id=p11#p11

- **For Our Spiritual Development and Learning** — W. Mark Bassett (October 2016) · Reference
  We were never expected “to have a perfect knowledge of things” during this mortal existence.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2016/10/for-our-spiritual-development-and-learning?lang=eng&id=p28#p28

- **Grateful in Any Circumstances** — Dieter F. Uchtdorf (April 2014) · Reference
  Being grateful in our circumstances is an act of faith in God.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2014/04/grateful-in-any-circumstances?lang=eng&id=p30#p30

- **Come, Join with Us** — Dieter F. Uchtdorf (October 2013) · Reference
  It’s natural to have questions—the acorn of honest inquiry has often sprouted and matured into a great oak of understanding.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2013/10/come-join-with-us?lang=eng&id=p47#p47

- **By Faith All Things Are Fulfilled** — Marcus B. Nash (October 2012) · Reference
  Faith is both a principle of action and of power.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2012/10/by-faith-all-things-are-fulfilled?lang=eng&id=p5#p5

- **Winning the War against Evil** — James J. Hamula (October 2008) · Reference
  First, do as young Joseph Smith did.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2008/10/winning-the-war-against-evil?lang=eng&id=p25#p25

- **Broken Things to Mend** — Jeffrey R. Holland (April 2006) · Reference
  So how does one “come unto Christ” in response to this constant invitation?
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2006/04/broken-things-to-mend?lang=eng&id=p11#p11

- **But If Not …** — Dennis E. Simmons (April 2004) · Reference
  Faith is not bravado, not just a wish, not just a hope.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2004/04/but-if-not?lang=eng&id=p5#p5

- **“Help Thou Mine Unbelief”** — L. Whitney Clayton (October 2001) · Reference
  Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ is the first principle of the gospel and is more than mere belief.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2001/10/help-thou-mine-unbelief?lang=eng&id=p10#p10

- **Cultivating Divine Attributes** — Joseph B. Wirthlin (October 1998) · Reference
  “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” “Faith is not to have a perfect knowledge of things; therefore if [we] have faith [we] hope for things which are not seen, which are true.” Latter-day Saints can rejoice in the strength of our faith because we have the fulness of the gospel.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1998/10/cultivating-divine-attributes?lang=eng&id=p16#p16

- **Faith of Our Fathers** — Joseph B. Wirthlin (April 1996) · Reference
  During February of this year, citizens in Nauvoo and communities across Iowa commemorated the 150th anniversary of the exodus of the Saints.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1996/04/faith-of-our-fathers?lang=eng&id=p12#p12

- **Seeing the Promises Afar Off** — Anne C. Pingree (October 2003) · Quote
  > “concerning faith—faith is not to have a perfect knowledge of things; therefore if ye have faith ye hope for things which are not seen, which are true.”
  These two covenant Relief Society sisters embody the meaning of Alma’s teaching “concerning faith—faith is not to have a perfect knowledge of things; therefore if ye have faith ye hope for things which are not seen, which are true.”
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2003/10/seeing-the-promises-afar-off?lang=eng&id=p7#p7

- **Man’s Eternal Horizon** — Joseph Anderson (April 1972) · Quote
  > is not to have a perfect knowledge of things; therefore if ye have faith ye hope for things which are not seen, which are true.”
  Concerning faith he states that “faith is not to have a perfect knowledge of things; therefore if ye have faith ye hope for things which are not seen, which are true.” (Alma 32:21.)
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1972/04/mans-eternal-horizon?lang=eng&id=p19#p19

God’s Compelling Witness: The Book of Mormon

Tad R. Callister October 2017 Sunday Afternoon Session

In addition, one might ask: where did Joseph get the powerful insight that because of Christ’s Atonement, He can not only cleanse us but also perfect us?

Alludes to High confidence
I Know It. I Live It. I Love It.

Ann M. Dibb October 2012 Saturday Morning Session

Note: For further study, I recommend reading Alma 32 and Elder Dallin H.

Alludes to High confidence
Testimony

Cecil O. Samuelson Jr. April 2011 Saturday Afternoon Session

Fifth, as Alma taught, gaining a testimony is usually a progression along the continuum of hoping, believing, and finally knowing the truth of a specific principle, doctrine, or the gospel itself (see Alma 32).

Alludes to High confidence
“When Thou Art Converted, Strengthen Thy Brethren”

Robert D. Hales April 1997 Sunday Afternoon Session

They come to our wards and branches feeling as though they are strangers.

Alludes to High confidence
The Lengthened Shadow of the Hand of God

Gordon B. Hinckley April 1987 Sunday Morning Session

At the end of last year, there were more than 15,000 local congregations scattered through 122 colonies, territories, and sovereign nations.

Alludes to High confidence
The Holy Scriptures: Letters from Home

Ardeth G. Kapp October 1985 General Women’s Meeting

Let me tell you about this old set that my mom and dad gave me when I was seventeen.

Alludes to High confidence
You Shall Receive the Spirit

Hartman Rector, Jr. October 1973 Sunday Morning Session

As we consider that question, the difference is immediately apparent.

Alludes to High confidence
The Iron Rod

Harold B. Lee April 1971 Sunday Afternoon Session

One might well ask: How does one get “learning by faith”?

Alludes to High confidence
The Truth of All Things

David F. Evans October 2017 General Priesthood Session

To know the truth, we need to live the gospel and “experiment” on the word.

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The Fruits of the First Vision

Dieter F. Uchtdorf April 2005 Saturday Afternoon Session

As we truly humble ourselves, we will be blessed with this gift to have faith and to hope for things which are not seen but are true (see Alma 32:21).

Alludes to High confidence
Hope through the Atonement of Jesus Christ

Neal A. Maxwell October 1998 Sunday Morning Session

Faith and hope are constantly interactive and are not always easily or precisely distinguished.

Alludes to High confidence
“Brightness of Hope”

Neal A. Maxwell October 1994 Saturday Afternoon Session

Faith and hope are constantly interactive and may not always be precisely distinguished or sequenced.

Alludes to High confidence
Jesus Christ, the Son of the Living God

John M. Madsen April 1993 Saturday Afternoon Session

He is Jesus Christ, the long-awaited Messiah, the Savior and Redeemer of the world (see 1 Ne.

Alludes to High confidence
“Answer Me”

Neal A. Maxwell October 1988 Saturday Afternoon Session

Why does this generation seek a sign?

Alludes to High confidence
The Strength of Testimony

Hartman Rector, Jr. April 1974 Sunday Afternoon Session

It is a common error to feel that testimony means full conversion.

Alludes to High confidence
Nourish the Roots, and the Branches Will Grow

Dieter F. Uchtdorf October 2024 Sunday Afternoon Session

We should not expect to understand everything before we act.

Reference Verified
The Faith to Ask and Then to Act

Henry B. Eyring October 2021 Saturday Evening Session

Your experience can possibly be similar in this conference.

Reference Verified
Beloved Daughters

Bonnie H. Cordon October 2019 Women’s Session

As I strive to qualify for exaltation, I cherish the gift of repentance and seek to improve each day.

Reference Verified
For Our Spiritual Development and Learning

W. Mark Bassett October 2016 Saturday Afternoon Session

We were never expected “to have a perfect knowledge of things” during this mortal existence.

Reference Verified
Grateful in Any Circumstances

Dieter F. Uchtdorf April 2014 Sunday Morning Session

Being grateful in our circumstances is an act of faith in God.

Reference Verified
Come, Join with Us

Dieter F. Uchtdorf October 2013 Saturday Morning Session

It’s natural to have questions—the acorn of honest inquiry has often sprouted and matured into a great oak of understanding.

Reference Verified
By Faith All Things Are Fulfilled

Marcus B. Nash October 2012 Sunday Afternoon Session

Faith is both a principle of action and of power.

Reference Verified
Winning the War against Evil

James J. Hamula October 2008 Priesthood Session

First, do as young Joseph Smith did.

Reference Verified
Broken Things to Mend

Jeffrey R. Holland April 2006 Sunday Morning Session

So how does one “come unto Christ” in response to this constant invitation?

Reference Verified
But If Not …

Dennis E. Simmons April 2004 Sunday Morning Session

Faith is not bravado, not just a wish, not just a hope.

Reference Verified
“Help Thou Mine Unbelief”

L. Whitney Clayton October 2001 Saturday Afternoon Session

Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ is the first principle of the gospel and is more than mere belief.

Reference Verified
Cultivating Divine Attributes

Joseph B. Wirthlin October 1998 Saturday Afternoon Session

“Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” “Faith is not to have a perfect knowledge of things; therefore if [we] have faith [we] hope for things which are not seen, which are true.” Latter-day Saints can rejoice in the strength of our faith because we have the fulness of the gospel.

Reference Verified
Faith of Our Fathers

Joseph B. Wirthlin April 1996 Saturday Afternoon Session

During February of this year, citizens in Nauvoo and communities across Iowa commemorated the 150th anniversary of the exodus of the Saints.

Reference Verified
Seeing the Promises Afar Off

Anne C. Pingree October 2003 Saturday Morning Session

“concerning faith—faith is not to have a perfect knowledge of things; therefore if ye have faith ye hope for things which are not seen, which are true.”

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Man’s Eternal Horizon

Joseph Anderson April 1972 Saturday Afternoon Session

is not to have a perfect knowledge of things; therefore if ye have faith ye hope for things which are not seen, which are true.”

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